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Canadas Hundred Days The Battle for Arras

Canadas Hundred Days The Battle for Arras

Written by: John Frederick Bligh Livesay
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 Join us for Part Two of our captivating exploration of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces remarkable journey during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold strategy to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal battle at Arras, following the brave men and women of Canada as they move from the hard-fought victory at Amiens (Part I) toward the next crucial confrontations at Cambrai (Part III) and the final pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons (Part IV) in Belgium, marking the end of a brutal conflict that began on August 4, 1914, and concluded on November 11, 1918. (Summary by Richard Laughton.)Copyright International Ambient Sounds Art Science Social Sciences World
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  • 009 - No Man's Land

    009 - No Man's Land
    Jan 17 2026
    Join us for Part Two of our captivating exploration of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces remarkable journey during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold strategy to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal battle at Arras, following the brave men and women of Canada as they move from the hard-fought victory at Amiens (Part I) toward the next crucial confrontations at Cambrai (Part III) and the final pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons (Part IV) in Belgium, marking the end of a brutal conflict that began on August 4, 1914, and concluded on November 11, 1918. (Summary by Richard Laughton.)
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    12 mins
  • 008 - After the Battle

    008 - After the Battle
    Jan 17 2026
    Join us for Part Two of our captivating exploration of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces remarkable journey during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold strategy to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal battle at Arras, following the brave men and women of Canada as they move from the hard-fought victory at Amiens (Part I) toward the next crucial confrontations at Cambrai (Part III) and the final pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons (Part IV) in Belgium, marking the end of a brutal conflict that began on August 4, 1914, and concluded on November 11, 1918. (Summary by Richard Laughton.)
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    17 mins
  • 007 - Operations Sept 1-3 Drocourt-Queant Line - continued

    007 - Operations Sept 1-3 Drocourt-Queant Line - continued
    Jan 17 2026
    Join us for Part Two of our captivating exploration of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces remarkable journey during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold strategy to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal battle at Arras, following the brave men and women of Canada as they move from the hard-fought victory at Amiens (Part I) toward the next crucial confrontations at Cambrai (Part III) and the final pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons (Part IV) in Belgium, marking the end of a brutal conflict that began on August 4, 1914, and concluded on November 11, 1918. (Summary by Richard Laughton.)
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    21 mins
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